Edward N. Turner Sr., 75, of Lititz formerly of Lancaster died, Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Margaret Heisler Turner. Edward was the husband of Dorothy H. Foltz Turner, who died February 20, 2008. Mr. Turner was a clerk at Lancaster County Welfare Office for 30 years and retired in 1994.

Ed served in the US Army from 1951 to 1959.  He was a Red Skin Fan and enjoyed NASCAR Racing.

Surviving are eight children: Patty Forrester of Taylor N.C., Debbie wife of Dan Aston, Taylor, N.C., James E. Turner of York, Wendy finance of Elwood Neidig Jr., Edward N Jr husband of Cori Haas of Manheim, Troy L husband of Jamille Vaughn Turner of Houston, Texas, Brian S. husband of Dorothy Ream Turner of Lancaster, Richard S. Turner, companion of Barbara Herr, of Lititz, sixteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, two sisters: Joanne Herr of Lancaster and Helen wife of Robert Sigman of Conestoga. Edward was preceded in death by two children: Michael A. Turner, Cindy Simmons and a sister, Bonnie Stretch.

Funeral services will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz PA on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 7:00PM. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-7:00PM. Contributions may be sent to Hospice of Lancaster County, P O Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. To send online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com